Francisco Pizarro Many explorers are famous for their discoveries and their actions. One of these famous explorers was Francisco Pizzaro. Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish explorer and conqueror. Pizarro was born in Trijullo in 14762. He came to America and then settled in Panama3. One of Pizarro's greatest accomplishments was the takeover of the Inca empire. In 1525, Pizarro proposed an expedition to "Piru." In 1524 Francisco sailed from Panama, in two caravels, with 112 man and a few natives to explore "Piru." 4 This was not going to be an easy task. He encountered rough seas on his route to Peru. He landed at what was known as the P